Work on a new integrated retirement community in Exeter is set to complete in Autumn 2025.
Construction is now well-underway on the site off Topsham Road in the highly sought after residential area of St Leonards.
Radford House will comprise 65 stylish one, two and three-bedroom retirement apartments for the over 65’s, in a safe and secure environment, with the benefit of patios or walk-out balconies to all apartments.
Alexandra Johnson, Sales and Marketing Director for Adlington Retirement Living, said: “Radford house will have an excellent location, close to parks...
Exeter City Council has granted approval on a Persimmon Homes South West scheme for 40 high-quality homes, on land adjacent to Blakeslee Drive in Newcourt. This follows the outline planning consent that had previously been granted in March for up to 50 new homes.
The 3.2-hectare site will feature family housing, comprising about a third of the area, with the remaining space dedicated to open areas.
To the south, the open space will extend an existing pond to support the new development, incorporating additional planting to enhance biodiversity. Existing quality trees,...
Overnight road closures will be needed on the A379 on the outskirts of Exeter for three evenings next month.
As part of the current work at Trood Lane junction there will be night time closures on the A379, between Ellacott Road and the Devon Hotel Roundabout, starting on the evening of Tuesday 9 July.
On the nights of Tuesday (9 July), Wednesday (10 July) and Thursday (11 July) the road will be closed from 7pm until 6am the following day.
Changes to traffic management arrangements will be made on the first night (Tuesday 9 July), with drainage improvements...
A major Exeter-based developer is working towards bringing new homes to the city.
Persimmon Homes South West secured outline planning consent for up to 50 high-quality homes, 35% of which will be designated for a local housing association, in line with Exeter City Council policy, on land adjacent to Blakeslee Drive in Newcourt.
The site is 3.2 hectares in size with family housing making up around a third of this while the remaining area will be provided as open space and surface water drainage.
To the south, the open space land will extend the existing basin to...
As the Met Office predicts cold, arctic air will soon hit the UK, WaterSafe is advising households on how to prevent, and deal with, burst or frozen water pipes.
Research by WaterSafe, the national register of approved plumbers, shows 15 per cent of UK residents have had a burst pipe in winter, when freezing temperatures can cause pipes to split.
Additionally, the Association of British Insurers reports the average cost of a weather-related home insurance claim for burst pipes is a costly £9,300.
Julie Spinks, Director at WaterSafe, says prevention is key: “The...
Acorn Property Group has announced the release of the first three and four-bedroom houses at its award-winning St Leonards Quarter development in Exeter, alongside a brand-new show home.
Starting from £565,000, these new bespoke houses are designed to provide modern living for growing families, young professionals and downsizers alike.
Winner of this year’s Exeter Property Awards in the Residential Development category, St Leonard’s Quarter was described by judges as a “city highlight” and recognised for its high quality. Potential buyers will be able to see an example of...
A South West housebuilder is injecting more than £5.4 million into the Exeter community.
As part of its St Michaels’s Meadow development, on Chudleigh Road, which will provide 206 three and four-bedroom homes, Redrow South West has confirmed it is investing over £5.4 million into the area.
As part of the housebuilder's commitment to creating thriving communities, Redrow is contributing over £1.1 million to education services. This will include over £384,000 to support local secondary schools and a further £384,000 will be invested into primary schools.
As winter approaches, the Exeter branch of RGB Building Supplies is providing advice to property owners on how to get ready for the colder months. With unpredictable weather conditions, it's crucial to ensure a home is winter-ready both inside and out. Neglecting to do so can result in costly damage and higher energy bills due to draughts.
Paul West, branch manager at RGB in Exeter, explains why it’s important to prepare now before the weather worsens:
“Winter can take a toll on various parts of a home, including the roof, gutters, windows, doors, and insulation. Without...
A leading housing association is set to build around 1,800 affordable homes in Devon over the next five years as part of a £1billion investment in the regional economy.
As the largest housing provider in the South West, LiveWest has more than 16,000 homes in Devon and currently owns more than 40,000 homes across the South West.
LiveWest has stepped up its investment in the county over the past year after building 381 affordable homes over the last year.
In Teignbridge 113 affordable homes were built, with 102 in Exeter, 73 in South Hams, 42 in Plymouth, 21 in...
A local housebuilder’s community fund closes on Monday – it’s the last chance for charities and local organisations in Devon to apply for a share of £10,000.
Redrow South West, which is currently building at St. Michael’s Meadow and Saxon Brook in Exeter, and Romansfield in Okehampton, has created the £10,000 community fund to support as many local groups, organisations and charities as possible – and is still welcoming applications.
The housebuilder aims to support communities to thrive, so whether funds are required for books to encourage local pupils to get creative and...
